Game of Books

Christie and Cathi look back at the past 45 podcast episodes and reflect on their favorite wines, foods, and books. Includes clips from interviews with How to Feed a Loon, Cindy Callaghan, Tom Straw, Alexia Gordon, and T Jefferson Parker. 

Cathi and Christie have a conversation about Stephen King and his new book "The Institute." The wine of the week is a champagne; Domaine Ste Michelle Brut. In their Writer's Perspective, they discuss King's other book "On Writing."

Christie and Cathi prepare for the holiday season with their book club gift ideas. Wines can be gifts too! This week, they taste Embrazen Red Blend and Mad Genius Cuvée Red. Books and other gifts are also discussed.

Christie and Cathi record together while at the She Podcasts conference in Atlanta. They discuss Daniel Silva's book "The New Girl" and drink Les Volets Pinot Noir. This week's writer's perspective is all about researching.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 3, they interview Gary Grossman, Reagan Keeter, and William Miller. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

Christie and Cathi prepare for Thanksgiving this week by offering safe dinner table conversation starters. Clips from past episodes are included featuring Elaine Viets, Brad Parks, and Hank Phillippi Ryan. They also discuss cooking ahead of Thanksgiving day. The wine this week is the brand new Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2019.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 2, they interview Jon Land, Elena Hartwell Taylor, Jack Soren, and Alexia Gordon. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

We call Kris and Wesley from "How To Feed A Loon" blog to ask all our Pecan Pie related questions! The rest of the episode, Cathi and Christie sip Jam Jar Shiraz and discuss Karin Slaughter's latest book "The Last Widow." Our writer's perspective focuses on pacing.

Cathi and Christie go to ThrillerFest in New York City to interview as many authors as they can! In Part 1, they interview K.J. Howe, David Albertyn, Cate Holahan, and Elizabeth Wilkerson. Wines are Nine Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Love Noir Pinot Noir.

Christie and Cathi discuss tips for writing a mystery series, their writing progress, and cannibalism. This week's book is "Neon Prey" by the prolific author, John Sandford, and they sip Carnivor Zinfandel.